Apply by March 1 for IWPR's
2011 Summer Internships and Fellowship
The Institute for Women's Policy Research is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Internship program and the 2011-12 Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women and Public Policy.
Summer 2011 Internships
IWPR conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research.
The Institute will offer internships in three areas for the Summer of 2011: research (8 positions available), communications and outreach (1 position available), and development (1 position available).
Please visit our
website for full position descriptions and eligibility requirements.
All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women's issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library.
IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Summer internships run for a period of 10 weeks, beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Interns receive a stipend of $150 per week.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter specifying the internship for which they are applying, a resume, one confidential (sealed) letter of recommendation, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages to:
Internship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington , DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to
helmuth@iwpr.org. However, letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or e-mail to the Internship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for Summer 2011 Internships are due by March 1, 2011. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Internship Coordinator via e-mail at
helmuth@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
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The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports. Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program. Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women's studies. Graduate work is not required. Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women's issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus.
Research areas for 2011-2012 include:
- The quality of women's jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and workplace flexibility.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Expanding access to income supports for women such as Unemployment Insurance and Family Leave.
- Strategies for improving child care access, affordability, and quality.
- Older women's economic issues, including social security and pensions.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
All Fellows are also responsible for a certain amount of general office work, including such tasks as responding to information requests, photocopying, assisting in maintaining the library, and answering telephones.
Compensation for the fellowship is $23,088 over the 9-month period, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend. The positions are full-time and generally span the academic year (September-May), but starting and ending dates are somewhat flexible. IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter, a resume, a list of relevant classes taken (this list can be included with the resume), a 3-7 page writing sample, and two confidential (sealed) letters of recommendation to the address below.
Fellowship Coordinator
Institute for Women's Policy Research
1200 18th Street NW, Suite 301
Washington , DC 20036
Applicants may email the above materials to
helmuth@iwpr.org. However, letters of recommendation must be sent by mail or e-mail to the Fellowship Coordinator directly by the recommender.
Applications for the 2011-2012 Fellowships are due by March 1, 2011. Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted only if selected for an interview. Questions may be addressed to the Fellowship Coordinator via e-mail at
helmuth@iwpr.org. No phone calls, please.
